Dame Vivienne Westwood

Dame Vivienne Westwood, best known as a fashion designer and activist, began designing in 1971 along with her then partner, Malcolm McLaren, and in 1984, launched her own fashion line. She spent many years speaking out about the effects of climate change and over-consumption, including inaugurating the Climate Revolution at the London Paralympics closing ceremony in 2012. She also supports CoolEarth.org — a charity that works with local communities to halt rainforest destruction.

In September 2017, Dame Westwood, along with the British Fashion Council and with support from the London Mayor’s office, launched the Switch to Green campaign to move all UK offices and stores to a green energy supplier. She also published a manifesto called No Man’s Land. Dame Westwood’s contribution to British fashion was officially recognised when she was appointed Dame of the British Empire by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2006.